
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Altura Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,400 (67 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Altura area of San Jose.


Bascom Holiday Apartments

Park Avenue Apartments

939 Villa Ave

1690 Davis St

1095 Frankfurt Ave

985 Vermont St

836 Emory St

1032 Vermont St

808 Morrison Ave
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1090 Myrtle St

984 Elm St

1017 Chestnut St

1021-1031 Vermont St

856 Emory St

Palm Apartments

1868 Davis St

999 Dana Ave

1878 Park Ave
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1133 Newhall St

Myrtle

1066 Sherwood Ave

1824 Davis St

1011 Vermont St

Hallmark Apartments

1895 The Alameda

1812 Park Ave

Town House

Park Holiday Apartments
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Chestnut & Hedding Apartments

The Villa Apartments

Park Avenue Apartments

Gum Tree Apartments

917 Chestnut St

1012 Elm St

Capri Apartments

1055 Vermont
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Domicilio

Normandy Park

The Benton

495 Alviso St

1295 Manchester Dr

1145 Manchester Dr

786-798 Main St

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1390 Jonathan St

Tripoli Apartments
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Altura, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Altura?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altura Studio Apartments | $2,948 | $2,295 | $3,610 |
| Altura 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,918 | $2,495 | $4,710 |
| Altura 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,804 | $3,095 | $6,379 |
| Altura 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,054 | $3,495 | $6,943 |
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There are currently 67 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Altura Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Altura Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Altura area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Bascom Holiday Apartments priced from $2,395. Normandy Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $3,095. Here are the most affordable Altura apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bascom Holiday Apartments | S/1 with YARD | Studio,1BA | $2,395 |
| Normandy Park | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1BA | $3,095 |
| Avalon on the Alameda | A1-735-GF | 1BR,1BA | $3,283 |
| Domicilio | Ponti | 1BR,1BA | $3,435 |
| Orlo and Alba | Alba Urban One Bedroom U1 | 1BR,1BA | $3,715 |
| Alba | Alba One Bedroom A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3,915 |
| The Benton | Live-Work 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4,314 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Altura, CA
As of July 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Altura area is the $3.10 price per square foot 2x1.5 Model at Normandy Park in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value Altura apartment is the Live-Work 1A Model at The Benton starting at $4,314 with a $5.48 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Altura apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normandy Park | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.10 |
| The Benton | Live-Work 1A | 1BR,1BA | $5.48 |
| Avalon on the Alameda | A1-735-GF | 1BR,1BA | $4.47 |
| Alba | Alba One Bedroom A1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.78 |
| Orlo and Alba | Alba Urban One Bedroom U1 | 1BR,1BA | $6.98 |
| Domicilio | Albini | Studio ,1BA | $7.14 |
| Bascom Holiday Apartments | S/1 with YARD | Studio ,1BA | $5.04 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Altura Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Altura Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Altura Apartment is $2,495 at Bascom Holiday Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Altura Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Altura is starting from $3,095 at Normandy Park.
What is the most affordable Altura Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Altura Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Alba and starts from $6,412.
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